In a dramatic development that has rippled through the hip-hop community and law-enforcement circles alike, rapper FBG Casino—born Rico Deville Buice—has been arrested and indicted on federal charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. HotNewHipHop+4Complex+4EURweb+4
The Arrest & Investigation
• Federal agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed a search warrant on Friday, November 14, 2025 at an Airbnb-style rental in Forest Park, Georgia. EURweb+2theJasmineBRAND+2
• Inside the residence they found approximately 21 kilograms (about 46 pounds) of fentanyl. EURweb+1
• Authorities also seized more than $380,000 in cash, including around $300,000 in a cardboard box and $80,000 in a designer bag allegedly linked to Buice. Complex+1
• Prosecutors allege Buice attempted to flee through a back door during the raid. theJasmineBRAND+1
Charges & Potential Penalties
Buice is facing a federal indictment for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Complex+1 Authorities are requesting he be held without bond, citing both the severity of the offense and flight risk. Baller Alert+1
Additional Details & Context
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Among the seized fentanyl was reportedly a packaging block stamped with a luxury brand logo (a Louis Vuitton mark), suggesting possible branding tactics used in trafficking. Complex
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Federal agents described the seizure as “a direct hit” on a lethal trafficking operation. FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown stated the raid disrupted “deadly drug-trafficking operations” in the region. Complex+1
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Prosecutors point out a discrepancy between Buice’s claimed monthly income (around $2,166) and his luxury assets (including a $4 million residence and high-end vehicles), which they say undercuts his credibility and strengthens the flight risk argument. Complex
What’s Next
Buice remains in federal custody as the case proceeds through the courts. No plea has been entered yet and a trial date has not been set publicly. EURweb The broader investigation may continue as authorities seek to trace the supply chain and determine whether the operation was connected to larger cartel networks. EURweb
Why This Matters
This case is significant on multiple levels:
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Fentanyl remains one of the leading killers in the U.S. opioid crisis. A seizure of this scale—21 kg—is substantial and highlights how deeply trafficking networks can be embedded in seemingly unrelated industries like entertainment.
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The involvement of an artist tied to a major hip-hop collective (Freebandz) and a celebrity family (his brother Future) brings increased public attention and scrutiny.
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This serves as a warning of how trafficking operations may use branding, luxury lifestyle imagery, and celebrity associations to mask or legitimize illicit activity.
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